October 2022 – Pipirit Spices

Garlic

Garlic (Allium sativum) is a member of the Amaryllidaceae family. Garlic is widely used around the world for its pungent flavor as a seasoning or condiment. Garlic can be consumed fresh or in powder form as dehydrated garlic. The garlic plant’s bulb is the most commonly used part of the plant. The bulbs are normally divided into numerous fleshy sections called cloves. They can be consumed raw or cooked. They have a characteristic spicy flavor that softens and sweetens considerably with cooking. The distinctive aroma is mainly due to its sulfur contents. Other parts of the garlic plant are also edible. The leaves and flowers on the head are sometimes eaten. They are milder in flavor than the bulbs.The inedible part of the garlic plant is the skin covering each clove. The papery, protective layers of skin covering each clove are generally discarded during preparation for most culinary uses.

Health benefits

Garlic provides notable health benefits. When antibiotics and pharmacy products were not yet available garlic was used for medicinal purposes in different epidemics, such as typhus, dysentery, cholera, and influenza. Currently, garlic is most commonly promoted as a dietary supplement for conditions related to the heart and blood vessels, including high cholesterol and high blood pressure. It is also used to treat colds and flus. In some cultures, the skin is used along with other spices like cloves to prepare an infusion that is believed to treat intestinal gas.

Garlic is used in the entire collection.

Onion

Onions are members of the Allium genus of flowering plants that also includes garlic, shallots, leeks and chives. Onions are a staple in many kitchens and complement most dishes. They vary in size, shape, color, and flavor. Their taste can range from sweet and juicy to sharp, spicy, and pungent, often depending on the season in which people grow and consume them. The most common types are red, yellow, white and sweet onions.

Red onions are mild and sweet enough to be eaten raw. The vivid magenta color of their skin makes a great addition to salad topping, sandwiches or salsas. They also can be grilled or pickled. Yellow onions are your go-to cooking onions. They can be roasted, sautéed, caramelized or used in tarts, soups, stews, and sauces. They have a strong and sulfur-like aroma. White onions have a papery white skin, and are milder and sweeter than their yellow counterparts. They are commonly used in salsa mexicana, guacamole, pizzas, sandwiches and burgers. Sweet onions have a sweet flavor due to a high sugar content, making them great for sauteing and caramelizing. They are particularly used for making relishes, onion jams, onion rings or thinly sliced and combined with tomatoes for a simple salad.

Health benefits

Onions are among the most significant sources of antioxidants in the human diet. They also contain fiber and are a good source of vitamin C. Their fiber content promotes good digestion and helps keep you regular. As an antioxidant, onion is believed to help prevent stomach and colorectal cancers. Onions may support the building and maintenance of collagen that provides structure to skin and hair. They can also provide relief from asthma symptoms, cold, whooping cough.

Onion is used in the entire collection.

Month: October 2022

Garlic

Garlic

Health benefits

Onion

Onion

Health benefits

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